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Lexus ES 250 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

When comparing the Lexus ES 250 to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the Lexus ES 250 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lexus ES 250 versus the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the Lexus ES 250 is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Lexus ES 250 versus Mercedes-Benz E-Class Pricing

For a new model, the Lexus ES 250's price is between $46,389 and $52,172, with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class priced between $62,600 and $82,940.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Lexus ES 250’s base engine makes 203 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class base engine makes 255 horsepower. The ES 250 is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 541 miles. The E-Class is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 539 miles. The ES 250 uses regular unleaded, and the E-Class uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

While both models are midsize cars, the Lexus ES 250 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear leg room, and trunk space. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Lexus ES 250 and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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2023 Lexus ES 250

2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$46,389 - $52,172

Used Asking Price:

-

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

43.9%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$62,600 - $82,940

Used Asking Price:

$59,903 - $77,217

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

56.8%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

8.7 / 10

Retained Value:

6.9 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

iSeeCars Rankings

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4 / 29

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3 / 29
4 / 29

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23 / 29

Summary Review

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Pros and Cons

Not yet available

Pros and Cons

Not yet available

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Convertible

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Trim Levels

Base, F SPORT Design, Luxury, Ultra Luxury

Trim Levels

AMG E 53, E 450, E 450 4MATIC

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

6 years / 70000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years / 50000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

203 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque:

184 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.054 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

255 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque:

273 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.067 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

25 / 34 / 28

Range (city/hwy):

398 / 541 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

23 / 31 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

400 / 539 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54.3 inches

Cargo Space:

13.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

99.9 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

36.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57.1 inches

Cargo Space:

13.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

98.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3780 lbs

Width:

73.4 inches

Height:

57.1 inches

Length:

195.9 inches

Wheelbase:

113 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3781 lbs

Width:

81.3 inches

Height:

57.8 inches

Length:

194.3 inches

Wheelbase:

115.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

3.8 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

215/55R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

245/45R18